Summerfest

Summerfest has begun. Unfortunately opening with a terrible accident. A guy at the gym suggested the tremors from the Ontario earth quake may have had something to do with it. Tomorrow the Subaru Cup begins, but like I said, we have no money to attend. Besides I haven't given the mountain bike a good wash (or gotten new tubes). Not good to travel without giving your bike a good wash. Did get my wife's bike and road bike good and clean though. I was thinking of going to take pictures but storms are a comin. 

And another expense looms. Patching the roof, as it started leaking again. I was wondering where all the water was getting in. I was patching tiny cracks and couldn't see how water enough to saturate an area of drywall could get in, when my foot went right through the roof. I patched it and priced out the proper repair for the entire roof at Menard's at about $500. But that is at risk to myself as I don't have all the equipment to do it in the safest manner.

Do my posts seem a bit harsh these days? Did I mention someone poisoned our dog. The garden is a nice relief (sorry no bike pictures) but not like a trusting pet. Or a good long ride. Haven't had many long enough rides either. If the weather allows I need to ride to Emery's to get some tubes for the mountain bike.

Tour d' Fat is coming but my weight is going down, slowly, so I feel unworthy. My leg strength has improved with a bit of strength training and am looking to see how I ride Crystal Ridge when I get the chance. Was shown a convenient way to do the leg curls one leg at a time. Bracing oneself on the bench with one's arms and setting one foot firm on the ground. Leg extensions at 120lbs each leg without any knee pain or swelling afterwards. Just have to make sure everything in my leg is aligned when doing them.

The bad cold, then the rummage sale and some Internet endeavors as well as house repairs have kept me from my book though it still grows in my mighty brain. Have to get back to writing soon.